Generating An Archive Via The System Data - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Universal Operating Manual

Managing programs
13.16 Backing up data
13.16.2

Generating an archive via the system data

If you only want to backup specific data, then you can select the desired files directly from the
data tree and generate an archive.
Archive formats
You have the option of saving your archive in the binary and punched tape format.
You can display the content of the selected files (XML, ini, hsp, syf files, programs) using a
preview.
You can display information about the file, such as path, name, date of creation and change, in
a Properties window.
Precondition
The access rights depend on the relevant areas and range from protection level 7 (key switch
position 0) to protection level 2 (password: Service).
Storage locations
• CompactFlash card under
/user/sinumerik/data/archive, or
/oem/sinumerik/data/archive
• All configured logical drives (USB, network drives)
NOTICE
Possible data loss when using USB flash drives
USB-FlashDrives are not suitable as persistent memory media.
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7. Press "OK".
The "Generate Archive: Name" window opens.
9. Select the format, enter the required name and press the "OK" softkey.
A message informs you if archiving was successful.
Software option
In order to save archives on the CompactFlash Card in the user area you require the
"Additional HMI user memory on CF card of NCU" option.
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